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Report finds Western Australia's raw material consumption is three times the global average

The article from MSN discusses a report by the Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF) which highlights that Western Australia's consumption of raw materials is significantly higher than the global average. According to the report, each person in Western Australia uses about 100 tonnes of raw materials annually, which is three times the global average of 33 tonnes per person. This high consumption rate is attributed to the state's mining and agricultural industries, which are major users of materials like iron ore, bauxite, and lithium. The ACF suggests that this level of material use is unsustainable and calls for a shift towards a circular economy to reduce waste and environmental impact. The report also points out that while Western Australia's economy benefits from these resources, the environmental cost is substantial, urging for better resource management and policy changes to address these issues.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/report-finds-western-australia-s-raw-material-consumption-is-three-times-the-global-average/ar-AA1y15lM ]